IFP3701 Assignment 6 (Portfolio) 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 20 October 2025

IFP3701 Assignment 6 (Portfolio) 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 20 October 2025 QUESTION 1A — BARRIERS TO LEARNING OBSERVED Barrier type Impact on learner Two ways other teachers addressed the barrier Your suggestion for the SMT 1. Systemic Barrier – Overcrowded classrooms Learners struggle to receive individual attention; noise and limited resources make it difficult for slower learners to follow lessons effectively. (1) Teachers use group work and peer-assisted learning to ensure all learners engage; (2) They employ differentiated worksheets and rotate support among groups during lessons. SMT should advocate for additional teacher aides or interns through the Department of Basic Education and ensure timetabling allows smaller group sessions for literacy and numeracy (Department of Basic Education, 2014). 2. Societal Barrier – Poverty and food insecurity Hungry learners show low concentration, fatigue, and absenteeism, reducing academic progress. (1) Teachers encourage learners to eat at the feeding scheme before lessons; (2) They adapt tasks requiring minimal stationery and use locally available materials. SMT should strengthen links with community organisations and the National School Nutrition Programme to ensure consistent feeding and access to stationery (Department of Basic Education, 2014). 3. Societal Barrier – Language mismatch (home language ≠ LoLT) Learners misunderstand instructions and reading texts, leading to slow literacy development and low participation. (1) Teachers use code-switching between English and home languages to clarify concepts; (2) They display bilingual word charts and visual aids to support vocabulary. SMT should implement language support sessions and involve parents in home-language reading activities, aligning with Education White Paper 6 (Department of Education, 2001).